PIT • CF • #
He’s now up to 28 steals on the season to go along with 15 home runs, which is propping up his fantasy value that would otherwise be torpedoed by a .210/.322/.416 slash line. The 26-year-old has been disciplined a few times this year for a lack of hustle, and his defense has not shown signs of improvement in center field. Given his poor defense and clear frustration, it might make sense for the Pirates to see what they can get for a talented player with major contact concerns. In the meantime, fantasy managers should continue to put Cruz in their lineup if they need stolen bases, but if you’re doing well in that category, you could also explore trading or benching Cruz.
about 15 hours ago
July 2, 2025 7:19 PM
PIT • PH-LF
about 15 hours ago
Pham got the Pirates on the board with an RBI single in the second inning and then added an insurance run with another RBI single in the seventh. The veteran hit .302/.373/.488 in 43 at-bats in June with two home runs and 12 RBI. He could potentially be a trade deadline target for contending teams needing a bench bat, and that would open up playing time for Nick Yorke in the outfield for Pittsburgh.
PIT •
about 15 hours ago
Keller’s name has come up in trade rumors repeatedly in recent weeks, especially linked to the Chicago Cubs, so this was a nice audition for him. He didn’t miss many bats with just an 18 percent whiff rate, but he had a 25 percent CSW on the back of strong command of his four-seam, sinker, and slider. The average exit velocity on balls in play off Keller was almost 93 mph, so this feels like a game where he got a little bit lucky. He’ll take a 3.64 ERA into a start against the Royals next week.
LAA • CF
about 7 hours ago
Adell roped a two-out single in the first inning off rookie Didier Fuentes that gave his Angels a lead they held until the sixth. In that at-bat, Adell fell behind 1-2 and the old Adell may have chased one of the sweeper Fuentes left wide to end that threat. Instead, he laid off them and waited for the fastball he eventually smoked. Apart from that hit, he had two more hard-hit balls throughout this game and continues to mash in what finally feels like a breakout season.
NYY • CF
about 14 hours ago
It’ll be Cody Bellinger taking over in center field on Wednesday evening with Grisham sitting out his second straight contest following an early exit from Monday’s series opener with left hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old outfielder remains day-to-day.
Source: MLB.com
BAL • CF
about 14 hours ago
There’s an avenue for Barrero to make it to Baltimore’s injury-depleted bench mix at some point in the coming weeks with utility specialist Jorge Mateo facing a two-month absence due to a hamstring strain. The 27-year-old elected free agency over the weekend after being jettisoned from St. Louis’ 40-man roster and passing through waivers unclaimed.
